Payson Magistrate Court

State: Arizona
County: Gila County
City: Payson
Postal Code: 85541
Location: 714 South Beeline Highway
Phone: 928-474-5267
Fax: 928-474-6214

Payson Magistrate Court is a Government institution operating to solve legal disputes according to federal and Arizona state laws. Payson Magistrate Court has the Criminal Courts division, which is under the criminal court’s judge, and a Civil Courts Division, under a Civil Courts Judge.

The Criminal Court handles cases brought by the Payson Government against Payson law violators, while the Civil Court handles disputes against Payson individual citizens. In addition, the Payson Magistrate Court has an appeals division with an appellate judge who handles appeals from the lower courts.

The Payson Magistrate Court is part of the Gila County County Justice System, mostly handling minor offenses. Payson Magistrate Court mainly handles cases involving misdemeanor crimes, careless driving, over-speeding, and ticket violations.

Payson Magistrate Court is located in Gila County County, 714 South Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541.

The Criminal Case Processes at Payson Magistrate Court

The criminal case process in the Payson Magistrate Court has five stages, with the first four stages preceding the main trial as follows:

The arraignment stage is when the Payson defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and the Payson Magistrate Court informs him about his rights.
The pre-Trial Conference is when the Arizona state offers its plea to the defendant.
The case management conference is when the Payson Magistrate Court assesses the status of the case, such as whether there are any outstanding issues.
The trial readiness conference is when the Payson Magistrate Court determines whether the case is going to full trial or there is a change of plea.
The trial stage is when the case goes to full trial with cross-examinations.

You can reach the Payson Magistrate Court in Payson for any inquiries by calling 928-474-5267 or faxing 928-474-6214. You may access Payson Magistrate Court’s official website for online services.

Directions

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